Mahadi Hering, 19, was fatally shot on August 27, 2016, in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago. The shooting happened just after midnight as Mahadi and a 16-year-old were outside a meat market at 71st and Rhodes Avenue. A voice reportedly called them cowards; they crossed the street, returned and became involved in a physical fight with two other boys. During the confrontation the other boys produced guns and began shooting. Mahadi was struck in the back, arm, and head; the 16-year-old was shot in the thigh and survived. Mahadi was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he died.

The investigation identified 17-year-old Jarvis Hayes, a member of the Black Disciples from 400East, as the shooter; he was arrested later in 2016 and charged with murder. Mahadi attended Paul Robeson High School and Kennedy King College and was remembered as humble, loyal, and loving. A street name, Hadi Way, commemorates him.